NOTE:
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The pages have aged, the type is not always clear, and the text has been
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--HyperWar

ANNEX J TO CANF,SWPA OP-=PLAN 13-44.

SALVAGE PLAN

Three fleet tugs (ATF), two salvage vessels (ARS), one landing
craft repair ship (ARL), and four LCI(L) equipped with additional
fire fighting apparatus are assigned to Southern Attack Force. Two
fleet tugs (ATF), and twelve LCI(R) similarly equipped, are assigned
to Northern Attack Force. The LCI's should be so stationed that
salvage and firefighting of craft in the assault waves may be facilitated

Damaged ships, if in danger of sinking, will be beached in areas
under control of own forces as directed by Attack Force Commanders.

Anchorage for damaged ships is available in LEYTE Gulf at discretion
of Attack Force Commanders. Anchorages are also available at HOLLANDIA,
WOENDI, SEEADLER HARBOR, SAIPAN, GUAM, ULITHI LAGOON and
KOSSOL PASSAGE.

Attack Force Commanders will direct all vessels to be prepared to
tow and to be towed.

Should an Attack Force Commander find it necessary to obtain additional
salvage facilities from other Attack Force Commanders, he
will include Commander Central PHILIPPINES Attack Force, as information
addresses in his request for such assistance.

Should other Group of Unit Commanders require salvage assistance
they will make request to Commander Central PHILIPPINES Attack
Force who will direct an Attack Force: Commander to provide required facilities.

The Commander Southern Attack Force will make one fleet tug (ATF)
available to Bombardment and Fire Support Group on days prior to
A-day. This tug will proceed with Minesweeping and Hydrographic
Group, and operate as directed the Commander of that group until
otherwise directed by Commander Bombardment and FIre Support Group.
Upon arrival Southern Attack Force on A-day this tug reverts to the
control of the Commander Southern Attack Force.